One dead and ‘multiple shot’ in horror attack at international airport | World | News

Disturbing images from inside Ecuador’s José Joaquín de Olmedo airport began circulating on social media, depicting scenes of utter chaos as distraught onlookers embraced the injured and dying.

The video footage, too sensational to share, came alongside an eyewitness account on social media, describing “heavy fighting” at the airport in Guayaquil in which “several people were shot”.

According to local news, one person was killed and another was injured in a gun attack at the entrance of Guayaquil international airport on Wednesday, June 17.

According to local news, the attack took place near the entrance of the international airport and is believed to be a targeted assassination attempt.

The attack took place in the international arrivals and departure area of ​​José Joaquín de Olmedo airport; where a group of armed attackers opened fire on their victims in what authorities believe was a calculated attack.

Initial reports indicate that the slain man – believed to be the intended target – had just landed at an Ecuadorian airport when he was shot.

His wife was also present during the attack, and the injured survivor was quickly transported to the hospital for emergency medical treatment.

A source in Ecuador’s Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed to the respected local news agency PRIMICIAS that two people have been arrested in connection with the attack. The ministry source announced that the couple was captured in the parking lot of the airport terminal.

The shooting occurred just 24 hours after the South American country declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces in response to a rise in gang violence and organized crime.